 Service Above Self. That is the Rotary motto. What does it mean today as we face this pandemic? Many of our lives have been put on hold during March and we are looking at more weeks to come. Others have been on overdrive, thank you front line people. So, we may feel that Rotary is on a back burner. We all miss our social time Friday mornings and our committee meetings (with wine). It is easy to list the things we can’t do. Let’s take some time to think of what we can do to support each other and our community. - Number one – social distancing and washing your hands! Let’s kick this virus!
- Call or e-mail family, friends, neighbors… Isolation can be very hard on people. Having someone to talk to can really help. Plus, you may learn they need groceries, pharmacy pick-up, or something else where you can help.
- If your health allows, see if you can volunteer at the food bank. Contact number (425) 334-3430
- Do you have a special talent you could share via YouTube or in real time on Zoom? Singing, playing an instrument, instruction on tying knots, how to bake bread…You get the idea. Share your talent.
- Make cards or write letters of encouragement to our front line workers. Let them know how much we appreciate them.
- Going for a walk? Take a garbage bag and do a little road clean-up.
- Help with our scholarship program. Let Lance know if you can assist here.
I’m sure there are lots of other ideas. Send those ideas to the Club or me and then I will pass them on. Stop waiting for this to be over. It’s time to get to work. BE PART OF THE SOLUTION! One more thing – financially supporting those organizations that are helping our community. Many organizations like ours had to either cancel or postpone their fundraisers. A couple I am aware of - I spoke to Mike at the Lake Stevens Boys and Girls Club. They have a fundraiser to support the work they are doing. Here is the information he provided. Thank you so much for the call today to check on us. I have included the link below to our Campaign For Kids fundraiser that we are currently running till the end of May. Our club is currently offering childcare for kids of First Responders at no charge to them until this virus takes a hike. Any help we can get from the Rotary Club to help us recoup some of these costs would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Again, Mike Wetmore Take care everyone. I miss you and hope we will be together again soon. Laurie | 
This week's meeting will be online. The meeting will start at 7:30. You will be able to join the meeting starting at 7:15. Here are the links and instructions-